Dramatic photos show bid to save the Javan slow loris
A Lent Javan loris reacts while receiving a treat in Ujung Kulon National Park
Garry Latung
These photos tell an unusual rescue story – the release of Javan Slow Loises in Ujung Kulon National Park on Java Island, Indonesia last month.
The photojournalist Garry Latulung joined a team from the Indonesian branch of International Animal Rescue, the Yayasan Inisiassi Alam rehabilitasi Indonesia (YIIRI), while they released Javan Slow Lois, transporting the animals on their backs (photo below).
Volunteers carrying the Lunt of Javan
Garry Latung
The Lent Javan Loris (NYCTICEBUS JAVANICUS) is critically in danger, due to the destruction of its habitat of the tropical forest and its capture to sell as pets or for the body parts in traditional medicine. These animals often get their teeth removed to prevent them from biting, which means that they cannot feed in the wild. But if rescued animals can take care of themselves, Yiari releases them in nature.
A slow javan loris is observed during the habitual process
Garry Latung
The slow loar looks look cute – but it is the only poisonous primate in the world. When they are threatened, they raise their arms over their heads and take a secretion of glands on their arms in their mouths. The secretion forms of venom when it is combined with a saliva.
Volunteers observe a slow javan loris
Garry Latung
This two -step system is unique to slow loises. Although the nature of the venom is not fully understood, their bites are painful, slow to heal and can cause allergic reactions. Extended on their fur, venom can also protect animals from parasites such as ticks and fleas.
These animals received vitamins (main image) and then placed in an enclosure for surveillance (photo above). “They are monitored for several days to two weeks to ensure that they can survive in nature before being permanently released,” said Lotulung.
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